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’90s summers were the best summers—here’s how to recreate the magic

When we talk about the summers of our youth, we often do so with the wistful sigh of nostalgia. We want our kids to experience that same magic. And they can.

Updated Jun. 05, 2024

Motherly Stories

Health & Wellness

Everyday plastics are leaking into our food—here’s what parents need to know now

Normal, everyday actions, like twisting the cap off a water bottle, unwrapping deli meat, or microwaving leftovers in a plastic container

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health

Style

23 Motherly-approved deals from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

We browsed everything so you don't have to, and rounded up a selection of products we're more than willing to pay full price for.

Updated Jul. 14, 2025

Style, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Postpartum

New mom compares postpartum in a Mexican vs. American household—and the difference is everything

She opens up about the stark contrast between her American mother’s approach to postpartum and that of her Mexican mother-in-law, and how that difference reshaped her understanding of what new mothers truly need.

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

Postpartum, Birth

News

Midwives could cut maternal deaths nearly in half—this new data shows what’s standing in the way

Updated Jul. 08, 2025

News, Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Parenting

How screen time affects sleep—and why it matters for your child’s mental health

You want your child to unwind. You want to avoid a meltdown. But you also want them to get the sleep they need.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025

Parenting, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Everyday plastics are leaking into our food—here’s what parents need to know now

Normal, everyday actions, like twisting the cap off a water bottle, unwrapping deli meat, or microwaving leftovers in a plastic container

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health

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Health & Wellness

“I just remember crying”: JWoww shares the airport moment with her son that changed everything

"We were sitting in TSA, and he decided he didn’t like that. He ripped my glasses off, broke them, and head-butted me."

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

Health & Wellness

JWoww’s postpartum psychosis journey inspired a haunting film—because no one believed her

"Whether it's real or not, it's real to that person," she said.

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

Health & Wellness

Dad’s mental health in the first two years has a lasting impact on kids, new study shows

“The association between paternal mental illness and poorer child development was robust.”

Updated Jun. 27, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

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Pregnancy

French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

Pregnancy, Baby Names

News

Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Pregnancy

A new AI breakthrough helped one couple get pregnant after 19 years

A novel AI-powered tool, developed by a team led by Dr. Zev Williams, found what doctors had never been able to detect in her husband’s semen sample—viable sperm.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy, Fertility Prep More, Getting Pregnant, Journey

Pregnancy

New research suggests pregnancy sleep patterns may offer an early clue about preterm birth

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have uncovered a surprising signal: inconsistent sleep patterns in early pregnancy may help predict preterm birth.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy

News

82% of moms say they feel lonely—this is the wake-up call we can’t ignore

Updated Jul. 22, 2025

News

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News

Michigan moms could soon have easier access to group prenatal care that’s changing lives

On July 1, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 414 and 415, which would require both private insurers and Medicaid to cover group-based prenatal care programs.

Updated Jul. 22, 2025

News

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News

“Looking good for postpartum” isn’t the compliment we think it is—Kylie Kelce has a better idea

"I think we should be more concerned about the overall well-being of women postpartum. I don't think that we need to bounce back.”

Updated Jul. 21, 2025

News, Celebrity News

Health & Wellness

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

Celebrity News

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

Our Partners

8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”

Viral & Trending

Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave

In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.

Birthday - a woman and children sitting on a blue couch

News

A birthday they’ll never forget: Mom gives birth to all 4 kids on the same day

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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News

Popular nursery chair recalled for overheating hazard—here’s what parents need to know

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

MLB player feeds his baby during the Home Run Derby—then shuts down the critic who questioned it

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

Parenting, News

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Parenting

This common household item poisoned thousands of toddlers—and the risk is still rising

Most cases involved toddlers under 2 years old, and more than 98% occurred in the home.

Updated Jul. 21, 2025

Parenting, Safety

News

Popular nursery chair recalled for overheating hazard—here’s what parents need to know

So far, 37 incidents have been reported, including one minor injury. No fires or property damage have been reported.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

MLB player feeds his baby during the Home Run Derby—then shuts down the critic who questioned it

Rooker’s small act of caregiving briefly stole the show—and sparked a larger conversation about parenting.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

Parenting, News

News

PBS Kids might disappear—and with it, one of the last screen-time tools parents trust

Losing PBS Kids means losing a trusted educational foundation for millions of families.

Updated Jul. 21, 2025

News, Motherly, Parenting

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

6 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids

Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

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Life

How to navigate the 2021 holiday season—safely

It's our second pandemic Christmas, but things are a bit brighter this year.

Updated Dec. 08, 2021

Life, Adult, Covid, Health & Wellness, Holidays, Mental Health, The Holidays

Viral & Trending

The internet’s favorite ‘strangers’ reunite for 6th Thanksgiving after accidental text in 2016

The relationship between Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton is the best Thanksgiving story ever.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News

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What To Read

19 Christmas books we can’t wait to read with our kids this season

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is reading aloud for all to hear!

Updated Nov. 16, 2022

What To Read, Christmas

Viral & Trending

‘Sesame Street’ makes history with first-ever Asian-American cast member

Ji-Young is a 7-year-old Korean American girl who will debut on the show on Thanksgiving Day.

Updated May. 04, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News, What To Watch

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Toddler Shopping Guides

23 Montessori inspired toys that will grow with your child

Your littles will come back to these toys again and again.

Updated Aug. 09, 2023

Toddler Shopping Guides, Journey

Celebrity News

Adele says her son thinks Taylor Swift is more famous than his mom

“He’s starting to get it a little bit, but not really,” she said of her son understanding how famous his mom is.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

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Motherhood Understood

Desarae on anxiety, anger and depression hitting her 6 weeks postpartum

"I believed I had prepared myself for the postpartum period. I had spoken to many girlfriends who had gone through it and I felt ready for the overwhelming emotions, hormones and exhaustion that came with postpartum."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood

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Holiday Gift Guides

30+ top-notch gifts for every kind of grandparent

Of course they'd appreciate anything, but they'll REALLY love these.

Updated Sep. 11, 2024

Holiday Gift Guides, The Holidays

Holiday Gift Guides

The 40 best Christmas gifts for the dad in your life

Men can be tricky to shop for, but these holiday gifts are a surefire hit.

Updated Oct. 28, 2024

Holiday Gift Guides, Christmas

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The Holidays

50+ holiday jokes that’ll have your kids (and you!) laughing

What did the Gingerbread man put on his bed? A cookie sheet!

Updated Nov. 27, 2023

The Holidays, Child Learn & Play

Food

8 ways to maintain mindful eating during the busy holiday season

Keep healthy habits going, even when you're overwhelmed.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021

Food, Entertaining, Health & Wellness, Holidays, Life, Nutrition, The Holidays

Celebrity News

Tan France says he was dad-shamed online for using formula

The new dad says he received 17,000 messages on Instagram about his choice to use formula.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

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Celebrity News

Jessica Alba’s parenting advice on unhelpful mom friends, kids and technology, and milestone angst

Jessica Alba talks to Motherly about how she parents her three kids, the Honest company's latest initiative, and her favorite new mom essentials.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

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Celebrity News

Blake Lively makes sure her daughters see that she’s a working mom

"I want to be as present of a mother as humanly possible and I want them to feel my presence, but I also think the best way to be the best mother is to show them that you can have a life and have a passion and have an identity outside of just being a mother."

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

13 maternity brands you should know about

Shop

11 maternity brands you should know about

These brands will make every pregnant fashionista look her best.

Updated Nov. 12, 2021

Shop, Beauty & Style, Life, Maternity, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Products, Style

Holiday Gift Guides

50+ practical & fun stocking stuffers for kids of all ages

Sometimes the best presents aren't under the tree.

Updated Oct. 22, 2024

Holiday Gift Guides, Christmas, Holidays, Life, The Holidays

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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

30 stylish diaper bags that don’t look like diaper bags

Is a cute, trendy diaper bag that doesn't scream, well…DIAPER BAG, too much to ask?

Updated Dec. 08, 2023

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Pregnancy Products

Podcast

Registered dietician and nutritionist Sherry Coleman Collins on allergy prevention

Motherly's co-founder, Liz Tenety, speaks with registered dietician and nutritionist Sherry Coleman Collins about allergies and reinforcing healthy eating habits in children.

Updated Nov. 11, 2021

Podcast, Season 9